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Show Peterson earns athletic honor BY BEN WALKER Staff Writer Utah Statesman: How long have you been playing volleyball? Kelsi Peterson: Since I was 7. My sister played. I was just the little runt that ran around tried to pick up the game. US: What's your favorite thing about volleyball? KP: I love competition in any sport. If you think about it, you have to keep a ball off the ground — and with people hitting it as hard as they do, it's nearly impossible sometimes. US: What's your favorite sports besides volleyball? KP: My husband and I like to play tennis a lot. US: When did you get married? KP: This summer. US: Who has been your Top Honors Kelsi Peterson, junior, physical education, Henderson, Nev, Led the Aggie volleyball team in digs against Utah with a careerhigh 30 digs. biggest influence? KP: Probably my mom. She's always had a never-giveup attitude. She's very strong. US: Why did you choose Utah State? KP: The culture, the environment. My sister and brother both graduated here, as well as my mom and my grandpa. US: Did you have offers elsewhere? KP: I was a walk-on here. I didn't think I was going to play. I thought I was done. US: How will the team do this year? KP: A lot better than last year, that's for sure. I'm so excited to have so many people who can play so many positions. We have a lot of versatile players this year. US: Have you ever been injured playing volleyball? KP: Just the usual aches and pains. US: How does it feel to be player of the week? KP: I was kind of excited. Liberos don't get a lot of recognition. -benwalker@cc.usu.edu I give up! Who is the Funniest Aggie? Check at TSC105 for details... How you can be on stage and you might be the Funniest Aggie! To schedule an interview please call Kasey at 774^213 87 E 1400 N Logan (Pincrest Shopping Center) Quik Payday is currently hiring for customer service positions. 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